The Nebraska Cornhuskers head to College Park this weekend as 5.5-point favorites over the Maryland Terrapins, according to the latest FanDuel Sportsbook odds. With both programs sitting at 4-1 midway through the season, this matchup looms large in shaping their postseason trajectories — especially as bowl eligibility comes into focus.
Nebraska enters this game off a gritty win against Michigan State, a contest that exposed some cracks in its offensive front. Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola was
under consistent pressure, but the Huskers still found a way to get the job done. Much of that success can be attributed to the Blackshirts’ defense, which has become the team’s identity. If the offense can find its footing, Nebraska could be a dangerous force down the stretch.
Maryland, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a gut-wrenching loss. The Terps blew a 20-point lead at home against Washington, ultimately falling 24-20 in a game that had seemed all but locked up. That stinging defeat may serve as a wake-up call — or a lingering wound — heading into Saturday.
As is often the case in the Big Ten, this one figures to be a physical, closely fought battle. With both teams tightly bunched in the standings and fighting for bowl relevance, every snap will matter. Nebraska may be the favorite on paper, but don’t count out a Maryland squad looking to right the ship after a painful stumble.
Expect a hard-hitting, emotional matchup with postseason implications hanging in the balance — precisely the kind of drama Big Ten fans have come to expect.
